15 Sep 2025 : The curtain has fallen on the 77th Annual Emmy Awards, celebrating the very best of television in a night filled with glamour, surprises, and heartfelt speeches. Hosted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, the star-studded ceremony honored excellence across drama, comedy, limited series, and reality TV categories.
Big Winners of the Night
The hit drama series “Succession” continued its dominance, taking home Outstanding Drama Series and multiple acting awards, cementing its legacy as one of television’s most powerful shows. Meanwhile, “Ted Lasso” bid an emotional farewell with a win for Outstanding Comedy Series, bringing tears to fans and cast members alike.
One of the biggest highlights of the evening was Sarah Snook’s win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her stellar portrayal of Shiv Roy in “Succession.” Jeremy Strong also took home the trophy for Lead Actor in a Drama, completing a near sweep for the HBO series.
In the comedy categories, Jason Sudeikis won Best Actor for “Ted Lasso,” and Ayo Edebiri was named Best Supporting Actress for “The Bear,” continuing her extraordinary awards run in 2025.
Limited Series & Specials
The riveting limited series “Shōgun” dominated its category, winning Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series along with acting awards for its lead cast. The emotional docuseries “Last Call” received the award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, highlighting television’s ability to bring meaningful storytelling to real-world issues.
Diversity & Representation
The 77th Emmys were also celebrated for increasing diversity in winners. Colman Domingo made history by becoming the first Black gay actor to win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series for “Rustin.”
Complete Major Winners List:
- Outstanding Drama Series: Succession
- Outstanding Comedy Series: Ted Lasso
- Outstanding Limited Series: Shōgun
- Lead Actor (Drama): Jeremy Strong, Succession
- Lead Actress (Drama): Sarah Snook, Succession
- Lead Actor (Comedy): Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
- Lead Actress (Comedy): Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
- Supporting Actor (Comedy): Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso
- Supporting Actress (Comedy): Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
- Lead Actor (Limited Series): Colman Domingo, Rustin
- Lead Actress (Limited Series): Jodie Comer, Killing Eve: The Finale
Summary
The 77th Emmy Awards celebrated television’s finest, with “Succession,” “Ted Lasso,” and “Shōgun” sweeping major categories. Sarah Snook, Jeremy Strong, and Jason Sudeikis delivered emotional wins in a memorable night.